Serving 497 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sparks Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 497 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Sparks Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sparks Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Sparks Elementary School is ranked #50 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Sparks Elementary School often compared to?
Sparks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hereford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Sparks Elementary School?
497 students attend Sparks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sparks Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparks Elementary School?
Sparks Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sparks Elementary School offer ?
Sparks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sparks Elementary School part of?
I think that Sparks Elementary School is a wonderful school with great aparastics. I am so sad to leave sparks this year. I have loved being a student at sparks since kindergarten and I will miss it so much.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Maelan Altberger
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 497 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
